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Soybeans Pulling off Early Lows but Failing to Bite on Export Business

Soybeans are falling back 5 to 6 cents so far on Wednesday, but a nickel off the early lows. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 5 cents at $12.52 1/4. Soymeal futures are up 80 cents at midday, with Soy Oil 13 points lower. There were no...

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Hogs Holding Steady on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are trading with contracts up a dime to down a nickel in the front months on Tuesday’s midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $89.64 on Tuesday morning, up 99 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 66 cents...

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Indonesia doubles down on coal to power its aluminum expansion

The Iran war has dented global supplies of aluminum, raising production costs for the metal used in buildings, cars and airplanes, among other things

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Ancient Greek elites wore jewellery made from metal that fell from space; scientists identified meteorite iron in 3,000-year-old rings

Long before iron smelting became widespread in Greece, some Bronze Age elites were already wearing jewellery made from iron that may have come from meteorites. A five-year study by Matthieu Gounelle of France's National Museum of Natural History and Eleni Mantzourani of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens examined…

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Hogs Holding Steady at Midday

Lean hog futures are trading with contracts holding near unchanged, with nearby gains of a nickel to losses of a tick. USDA’s national base hog price was at $89.65 in the Friday AM report. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 28 cents on August 26 at $92.14. USDA’s...

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Lake America? Trump's latest salvo against Canada takes ties to uncharted waters

TOI Correspondent From Washington : US-Canada relations are in danger of tipping into Niagara Falls, which straddles both countries, after MAGA boss Donald Trump threatened to rename Lake Ontario, into which the storied waterfall empties -- as Lake America. Ontario’s pugnacious premier Doug Ford in turn effectively said "bring it…

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In a 2026 study, scientists found enough lithium and magnesium in just 0.1% of the ocean to last 50,000 years. Now, an Olympic pool of seawater exposes the huge gap between abundance and accessibility

Scientists are exploring the ocean as a potential source of critical minerals needed for batteries, electronics, vehicles, and clean-energy technologies. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers estimate that just 0.1% of Earth’s seawater contains enough magnesium and lithium to meet humanity’s needs for 50,000 years or more, if fully extracted. Yet…

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In the 12th century BC, elite Greeks wore iron jewellery made from metal that fell from space; 3,000 years later, scientists traced its extraterrestrial origin

Three thousand years ago, the elite of Ancient Greece adorned themselves with rings made from rare meteoritic iron, a material of extraterrestrial origin as revealed by chemical analysis showing significant nickel content. These rings served as powerful emblems within Minoan and Mycenaean cultures. However, with the collapse of the Mycenaean…

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In 15 days, Cornell-engineered bacterium broke down olivine and extracted 75% of its magnesium, while releasing nickel and cobalt and forming a carbon-storing mineral that could link mine waste to cleaner batteries

A Cornell-engineered bacterium rapidly weathers olivine, extracting magnesium and releasing critical metals. This process also forms a carbon-bearing mineral, offering dual benefits. The bacteria accelerate a natural weathering process, enhancing mineral dissolution significantly. This discovery could combine carbon storage with valuable metal recovery for batteries.

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Cuba Seized Their Mines in 1960. Now Two American Bidders Want Them Back

Two U.S. investor groups are fighting for control of Cuba's biggest nickel mine, seized from its owners in 1960. Here's what's verified.

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First the penny, now the nickel: Congress moves closer to making big changes with the money in your pocket

Getting rid of the penny may cause issues for the future of the nickel, which is even more expensive to produce

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Trump’s $1 commemorative coin gets a release date - and will cost you more than a buck

The coins will be made from copper, zinc, nickel and manganese, according to the US Mint

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Hogs Fading Lower on Friday

Lean hog futures are trading with 5 to 90 cent losses across most contracts at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.03 on Friday morning, up $4.25 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down a nickel on August 12 at $95.87. USDA’s pork...

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During research, Czech scientists built microscopic cleanup robots from 2 materials and tested them against plastic pollution. Now, the moving swarms remove about 94% of polystyrene and 89% of PET from contaminated water

Czech scientists have developed microscopic cleanup robots designed to capture microplastics in contaminated water and soil. Built from layered MXene particles and magnetic nickel nanoparticles, the robots can be propelled and controlled using rotating magnetic fields. In laboratory tests, the moving swarms traveled through water and tiny water-filled spaces in…

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Hogs Look to Close the Week

Lean hog futures posted losses of 20 cents to $1.70 across most contracts. Open interest was down 2,487 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.37 on Thursday afternoon, up $1.56 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down a nickel on August 11 at...

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Hogs Fall Lower on Thursday

Lean hog futures posted losses of 20 cents to $1.70 across most contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.37 on Thursday afternoon, up $1.56 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down a nickel on August 11 at $95.89. Weekly Export Sales data showed...

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Hogs Falling Back on Thursday

Lean hog futures are posting Thursday losses of 22 cents to $1.65 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.28 on Thursday morning, up $1.43 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down a nickel on August 11 at $95.89. Weekly Export Sales data...

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Government plans to set up critical minerals processing parks across 4 states

India is embarking on a transformative journey with plans for four specialized critical mineral processing parks in strategic states, emphasizing lithium and nickel—essential components for battery production. Spearheaded by state governments, this initiative aims to harness central technical support and is in line with the National Critical Mineral Mission's vision…

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Cattle Look to New Week Following Friday Gains

Live cattle futures posted Friday gains of 35 to 50 cents in the front months, with August down a nickel last week. Cash trade picked up last week at $235 live and $370 dressed (North) across the country. Feeder cattle futures were $2.95 to $3.65 higher on the day, with...

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Cattle Closes Mostly Higher on Friday

Live cattle futures posted Friday gains of 35 to 50 cents in the front months, with August down a nickel this week. Cash trade has picked up this week at $235 live and $370 dressed (North) across the country. Feeder cattle futures were $2.95 to $3.65 higher on the day,...

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Hogs Posting Mixed Trade on Friday’s Midday

Lean hog futures are posting Friday mixed trade, with contracts down a nickel to 40 cents higher so far at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $975.75.30 on Friday morning The CME Lean Hog Index was down 29 cents on August 4 at $96.66. USDA’s pork carcass...

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Copper hits two-month high above $14,000 as inventories dip

Copper prices climbed above $14,000, reaching a two-month high on Tuesday. This surge was fueled by decreasing inventories outside the United States and potential Iran war resolution. Available copper inventory in LME warehouses fell to just over a day's global consumption. Aluminium prices also rose, touching their highest level since…

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Hogs Look to Thursday Action Following Wednesday Gains

Lean hog futures saw gains of 20 to 75 cents across most contracts, with August the exception, down a nickel. Open interest was up 199 contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $101.08 Wednesday afternoon, up 86 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

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Hogs Continue Steady Rally to Wednesday

Lean hog futures saw gains of 20 to 75 cents across most contracts, with August the exception, down a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $101.08 Wednesday afternoon, up 86 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 48 cents higher on July 20...

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Soybeans Ease Lower on Turnaround Tuesday

Soybeans posted Turnaround Tuesday losses of 3 to 6 1/2 cents on the session pulling off early lows. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down a nickel at $11.84. Soymeal futures were $2.80 to $3.00 higher, with Soy Oil futures down 45 to 50 points. Crop Progress data...

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